Henry Ford, April 6, 1947
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This photograph of Henry Ford was taken by Betty Bryant Potter, his niece. While the print was made on December 11, 1947, the photo itself was taken on April 6, 1947 -- the day before Ford died at age 83. It is the last known photo of Ford taken during his lifetime.
This photograph of Henry Ford was taken by Betty Bryant Potter, his niece. While the print was made on December 11, 1947, the photo itself was taken on April 6, 1947 -- the day before Ford died at age 83. It is the last known photo of Ford taken during his lifetime.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
11 December 1947
Subject Date
06 April 1947
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.4835.CN
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Kodachrome (TM)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 4.5 in
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